Tag: International Competitions
Investigating the Challenges Faced by Kenyan Athletes in International Competitions
One of the primary challenges faced by Kenyan athletes is financial hardship. Many athletes come from impoverished backgrounds and lack…
Wande Coal For GUS 10 Party
As the final selection party for Gulder Ultimate Search 10 contestants holds tonight, 20 September, Mavin Records star singer, Wande…
Uwazie Rates Wheelchair Tennis Low In Nigeria
Nigeria’s number two wheelchair tennis player, Jude Uwazie, has scored low the standard of wheelchair tennis in the country, saying…
Paralympic Hero, Ajibola Dies Unsung
Ajibola Adeoye used his lifetime to bring honour and glory to Nigeria, but he died without any recognition from the…
I Will Beat Boy Westerhof Next Time
Sunday Emmanuel, who was defeated by Boy Westerhof of Holland in the first leg of the on going Governor’s Cup…
Tennis Coach Rates Tourney High
Local Tennis Coach, Thompson Ewetuga, has rated the ongoing Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis high. Ewetuga, a member of Grassroots Tennis…
Why Nigerian Players Flopped —Emmanuel
Top tennis player, Sunday Emmanuel has explained reasons behind the poor run of Nigerian players in the ongoing 10th Governor’s…
…James Doubtful
As Nigerian Tennis players began their quest for Governor’s Cup over the weekend, some of them are doubtful that they …
FIFA Ban’ll Affect Grassroots Football
Oluwaseyi Abidemi is the former Coach of Larry F.C. Club of Agege. He is now with Mosan Okunola Local Council…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
FIFA Bans Nigeria, As Eagles’ Nations Cup Qualifiers Hit The Rocks
Soccer loving Nigerians received an unlikely 50th independence anniversary gift from the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, this evening…
Team Nigeria Target Top Place
Team Nigeria are going to the 2010 Commowealth Games in India for two things; first to finish as the top…
NOC: Ndanusa Plans Big For Nigerian Athletes
The newly elected president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC said his immediate plan is to improve the welfare of…
Rowing & Sailing: Experts To Train Nigerian Athletes
Members of the International Canoe Federation and Confederation of Africa Canoe will arrive Nigeria on 14 September to conduct Theory&…
Players Lament Dearth Of Tourneys
Local players have continued to lament the dearth of championships in Nigeria and they have called on the authorities to…
Nigeria’s Ondo Government Employs 400 Civil Servants
Four hundred people, men and women have been employed by the Ondo State government, South West, Nigeria, with Governor Olusegun…
Pro Wrestlers Calls For Attention
The President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Simon Umeh, says inadequate funding is the bane of the sport in the country.…
I Deserve National Award
Ex Olympiad, Jeremiah Okorodudu, in this interview with ADEBOBOLA ALAWODE at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Gym, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos,…
Scribe Wants Funds For Association
Secretary General of the Nigeria Professional Powerlifting Association, Sangode Oladipupo, is lamenting that lack funds has crippled his association and…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
FIFA Backs Probe Of Nigeria’s Soccer Topshots
The Executive Committee of the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, says it has nothing against the trials of the…
Jonathan In The Eye Of The Storm
As a president of a country assailed by a legion of problems of gargantuan proportions, Goodluck Jonathan has been trying…
More Heads To Roll In NFF
There are indications that not only the cabal on the board of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will be the casualties…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
FIFA BAN: Jonathan Bows to Pressure, Reverses Withdrawal Of Eagles From Tournaments
Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan this evening bowed to pressures from both the country and international community, reversing his decision to…
Hours To FIFA Deadline: Aso Rock Exposes Cabal
With a few hours to the deadline given to Nigeria by the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, to rescind…
Falcon’s Coach Begs Jonathan
Super Falcons’ Coach, Eucharia Uche has appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to rescind his decision to withdraw Nigeria’s national football…
Jonathan Has Taken A Right Decision
Former Super Falcons’ Coach, Paul Hamilton, popularly called ‘Wonder Boy’ spoke about the suspension of the Super Eagles from international…
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FIFA Gives Nigeria 2 Days To Reverse Ban On Eagles
World football governing body, FIFA, this morning issued Nigeria a two-day ultimatum to reverse their decision to suspend the Super…
Kia Motors Hands Over Vehicle Fleet For Tourney
Reports say Kia Motors has handed over a fleet of official vehicles to ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of…